Get Past Driving Test Nerves

well, it has been a while, but I wanted to tell you about my new book that has just been published by Summersdale in the UK. Entitled "Get Past Driving Test Nerves" it is a book for anyone taking their driving test, or thinking about taking their driving test.

So why has a hypnotherapist written a book about driving? Because driving tests are one of the most stressful single experiences that many people encounter in their lives, and most people who fail their test don't fail because they can't drive well, they fail because of nerves.

The book spefically addresses the issue of nerves and how you can calm them before and during the test. it uses tried and tested techniques that I have been using for several years with clients who have come to see me for driving test nerves.

All the methods in the book can easily be used by the reader at home and there are lots of practical tips and advice too. Did you know for example:

- only 44% of tests are passed in the UK

- its common for people to say that they 'went to pieces on the day'

- the reason we feel nerves is because of a subconscious response called the 'fight or flight' mechanism

- this mechanism creates feelings of anxiety that are supposed to be useful, but in a test situation are anything but

- that you can alter these feelings by thinking differently about the test and by visually rehearsing the test

- visual rehearsal in a positive way is interpreted by the subconscious as a reality - in other words, if you take the test in your mind and pass it, your subconscious on some level believes that you have.

Many clients come to see me for driving test nerves, as well as other types of test, exam or presentation nerves. Usually we deal with this in one - three sessions. However, for those of you that would like another way, take a look at the book.

Get Past Driving Test Nerves
author: Lorna Cordwell
publisher: Summersdale
ISBN 978-1-84024-673-5